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A case of hepatitis A was recently diagnosed at a Winnipeg school where an immunization clinic will soon be held to help prevent the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n
Parents, guardians and staff from Shaughnessy Park School are being asked to monitor for symptoms of the acute liver infection until Nov. 3, according to a memo shared by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority on Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Winnipeg School Division, which oversees Shaughnessy Park, confirmed the case with CBC.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Superintendent Matt Henderson said the division is closely following guidance from public health and an immunization clinic is coming to the school which offers classes for students from nursery to grade 8.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It is unclear who contracted the infection and their current condition.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Manitoba Public Health says hepatitis A can easily spread by drinking water or eating food that has been contaminated by the feces of an infected person.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The infection is common in areas where there’s poor sanitation, but improper hand washing or food handling can also facilitate the spread.\u00a0<\/p>\n